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Tuesday, April 18, 2006
LISTEN TO STORYBig quake, tiny bank change course of consumer lending
After the 1906 earthquake, most banks sealed up their vaults fearing their money would burn. But Bank of Italy founder "A.P." Giannini carted his money down to the wharf, slapped a plank across two pickle barrels and handed out loans. Or so the legend goes. Amy Scott reports.
Photo: Mario Tama © Getty Images
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